I paid another visit to the World Book Day official website and browsed through the resources for nursery aged children where I found a couple of That's Not My Usborne colouring activity sheets. And there are even more That's Not My..activity sheets on the Usborne website. Daisy's showing an interest in using crayons so I printed off some of… Continue reading World Book Day 2018; Nursery and Pre-school Resources
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World Book Day 2018: reading resources for toddlers
Late afternoon and Daisy had discovered the laundry on an airer and was rushing about the house with a pair of her stripy tights in her hands while Daddy was trying to make her a drink. Then Daddy remembered that I'd told him about the World Book Day official website. The website is full of… Continue reading World Book Day 2018: reading resources for toddlers
Ideas for using sensory tubes with toddlers-‘filling holes and spaces’.
At the start of the year I wrote my blog 'Using everyday items to develop eye and hand control in toddlers' and in the weeks since, I can see how Daisy's eye and hand control skills have flourished (she recently hit her 16 month eye and hand control milestone), particularly as now, as well as… Continue reading Ideas for using sensory tubes with toddlers-‘filling holes and spaces’.
Fun and learning in local libraries
Visiting a local library has become a regular part of Daisy's week. There's times when Mummy takes Daisy to a library to browse the board books and to select some books to borrow. It's a treat for me to watch Daisy exploring the book boxes and displays and to see what books she's attracted by.… Continue reading Fun and learning in local libraries
More ways to use a builder’s mixing tray for messy play
Almost every day I see Daisy involved in some form of messy play. She's either doing messy play at home or Mummy, and sometimes Daddy, takes her to a Messy Play Activity Session. Messy play activity sessions are available around the country and you can find what's available locally for you with an internet search… Continue reading More ways to use a builder’s mixing tray for messy play
How to use a builder’s mixing tray for messy play with under two’s
During my recent stay with Daisy we had plenty of messy play time, using the latest addition to her play area. Daisy now has a large blue plastic tray for her messy play. Daisy really enjoys messy pay so this tray is in use most days and she's been enjoying all different types of messy… Continue reading How to use a builder’s mixing tray for messy play with under two’s
The world outside her window
Lucky grandmother that I am, I've just spent a couple of delightful days with Daisy. Early yesterday morning she kept reaching up and tugging at the voile curtains at the lounge window. She was so determined to move the curtains that in the end we had to hook the curtains out of the way. We… Continue reading The world outside her window
Daisy in the Night Garden
Daisy's parents are lucky that between them, they have the time to provide her with plenty of hands-on experiences. So they've decided to limit her access to tv during the day (even if Daisy already seems to know how to work a tv remote control). However in recent weeks Daisy's evening routine has changed and… Continue reading Daisy in the Night Garden
Where do socks go?
The elephant socks that I knitted before Christmas have been real favourites so I decided to make Daisy another pair of warm oversocks from "Cute Knits For Baby Feet" by Sue Whiting. I selected a pattern with different coloured heel and toe and also knitted the ribs in the same plain colour as the heels… Continue reading Where do socks go?
Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Daisy enjoys the magnetic letters on the fridge at home and we can't resist playing with the letters too. I love this particular magnetic letters message. I started this blog to share experiences and play ideas and hope that among blog readers it might also reach other grandparents with young grandchildren. Many of my ideas… Continue reading Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Granny Smith's Diary 